Work Locations: With the exception of some select roles that have in-office requirements, A+E Global Media operates on a flexible model that allows for remote, hybrid or full time in office work (in certain locales).

Office locations include New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Stamford, CT.

Our list of eligible states in which employees may work remotely includes: California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

 

Division Story

Most people don’t realize the importance of the Finance department in keeping our business operating without hitches and delays. That’s probably because we oversee many of the more quietly glamorous, back-office functions that drive our bottom line. We not only forecast, build and manage budgets, we also collect and analyze important data that helps leadership make the best decisions. All of this sounds exciting to you because you love numbers and spreadsheets, and especially love great entertainment.

Job Description

THE ROLE:  Vice President, Financial Operations

The Vice President, Financial Operations is a senior finance executive responsible for leading the company’s core financial operations, including budget performance tracking, procurement, accounts payable, financial systems, internal controls, and compliance.

This role ensures operational excellence across the record-to-report cycle, maintains a strong internal control environment, and builds scalable financial infrastructure to support business growth and organizational change.

Theis role will partner closely with senior finance leadership to enhance financial visibility, drive process efficiency, and safeguard company assets.

A key component of this role is ownership of a Finance Operating Model transformation to increase efficiency, enhance internal customer service, and operational excellence. 

MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU’LL DO: Vice President, Financial Operations

Financial Operations Leadership

• Design and implement a scalable Finance Operating Model including centralized/shared services structure, service delivery frameworks, and clearly defines SLAs

• Oversee Accounts Payable and Procurement teams, ensuring efficient, compliant, and service-oriented operations.

• Evaluate and manage third-party vendors and outsourcing partners to optimize cost, scalability, and service quality.

• Partner with FP&A to oversee budget performance tracking, including KPI dashboard reporting for Finance leadership.

• Support working capital optimization through effective management of payables, procurement cycles, and payment strategies.

• Develop and maintain the Company’s master accounting calendar (subject to Controller approval), establishing and enforcing cross-functional deadlines to ensure disciplined execution of monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles aligned with reporting and audit requirements.

• Ensure a strong internal control environment and compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Oversee the management audit process, focusing on the adequacy and effectiveness of controls over key operational and IT-dependent financial processes.

Process Optimization & Systems

• Lead financial systems strategy and administration, partnering closely with Technology for infrastructure, security, and engineering support while defining functional user requirements.

• Oversee system administration of SAP and balance sheet reconciliation tools, ensuring proper approval of system changes and reliable support during close, forecast, and budget cycles.

• Lead enterprise-wide finance transformation initiatives, including process re-engineering, automation, and organizational redesign

• Lead financial system upgrades and ensure appropriate staff training to maximize system utilization.

• Evaluate and implement automation tools and scalable solutions to streamline financial operations, including Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Accrual, and Order-to-Cash (O2C) processes. 

Compliance & Risk Management

• Oversee the development, maintenance, and administration of accounting policies and procedures to ensure alignment with U.S. GAAP and evolving business activities.

• Strengthen and maintain the Company’s internal control framework.

• Coordinate quarterly and annual Governmental Business and Financial Transaction survey reporting.

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